Etudes for Trumpet (Orchestra Etudes and Last Etudes). Composed by Vassily Brandt (1869-1923). Arranged by William Vacchiano. For Trumpet. Instructional. Hal Leonard #8.0. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.120234).

Canadian Brass Book of Beginning Trumpet Solos (with a CD of performances and accompaniments). By The Canadian Brass. By Various. Arranged by Fred Mills and Ronald Romm. For Piano, Trumpet (Trumpet). Brass. Softcover with CD. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.841141).

Classic Pieces for Trumpet & Organ - Music Minus One For Bb trumpet solo and C trumpet solo. Classical and Play Along. Difficulty: medium to medium-difficult. Solo part only (no organ score included) and accompaniment CD. Standard notation and introductory text. 38 pages. Published by Music Minus One (MO.MMOCD3840).

Fantaisie and Variations on 'The Carnival of Venice' (On the Carnival of Venice). Composed by Jean-Baptiste Arban. Arranged by Edwin Franko Goldman. For trumpet and piano. Set of performance parts. Standard notation. 20 pages. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.W1780).

Allen Vizzutti - Play Along Jazz Solos By Allen Vizzutti. For Trumpet. De Haske Play-Along Book. Play Along. Softcover with CD. De Haske Publications #DHI0296.97. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44003393).

Sonata for Brass Quintet (Set of Parts). Composed by Paul Hindemith (1895-1963). For Brass Quintet (Parts). Schott. Set of Parts. 22 pages. Schott Music #ED6881. Published by Schott Music (HL.49006761).

Disney Solos for Trumpet (Play Along with a Full Symphony Orchestra!). Composed by Various. For Trumpet (Trumpet). Instrumental Play-Along. Disney, Movies and Play Along. Difficulty: medium. Softcover Audio Online. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.841409).

The Trumpet Professor's Tips and suggestions

Trumpet Posture

Sit up or stand and hold the trumpet up. The bell should be pointed towards the audience, real or imagined, and not at the floor. Don’t slouch, the arms should not press against the side of the body but apart, with space between the arms and the armpits. Don't hold the horn too tightly; try to hold the instrument as lightly as it is possible to play properly. Take a big breath and blow. Pay attention to what the best playing position is for you. Correct posture is an essential part of good trumpet playing.